GLP-1 use trends and expected weight-loss response
Health, Weight Management & Telehealth Articles
Educational articles from James Whynot MD on internal medicine, obesity medicine, GLP-1 medications, nutrition, prevention, and telehealth care.
CagriSema®: Combo Semaglutide-Amylin Analogue Boosts Weight Loss Regardless of Diabetes
CagriSema®: Combo Semaglutide-Amylin Analogue Boosts Weight Loss Regardless of Diabetes
A new investigational weight-loss medication called CagriSema® is showing very promising results in adults with obesity or overweight. CagriSema combines two medications:
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Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program 2026: How Eligible Medicare Patients May Access Wegovy®, Zepbound®, and Foundayo® for $50 Per Month
Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program 2026: How Eligible Medicare Patients May Access Wegovy®, Zepbound®, and Foundayo® for $50 Per Month
Beginning July 1, 2026, eligible Medicare beneficiaries may be able to access certain GLP-1 weight loss medications for no more than $50 per month through the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program.
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Orforglipron: A New Oral GLP-1 Option Showing Strong Diabetes and Weight-Loss Results
Orforglipron: A New Oral GLP-1 Option Showing Strong Diabetes and Weight-Loss Results
Orforglipron, marketed as Foundayo, is an oral GLP-1 receptor agonist being studied for type 2 diabetes and weight management. Unlike injectable GLP-1 medications, orforglipron is taken by…
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GLP-1 Medications Available in the United States
GLP-1 Medications Available in the United States
A patient-friendly guide to GLP-1 and GLP-1-related medications available in the United States, including doses, route, how they are taken, medications in development, and side effects.
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Contrave®: An Oral Weight Loss Option for Emotional Eating and Food Cravings
Contrave®: An Oral Weight Loss Option for Emotional Eating and Food Cravings
Many people think of weight loss medications as injections such as Wegovy® (semaglutide) or Zepbound® (tirzepatide). These medications can be very effective, but they are not the only presc…
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Could Covid Boosters protect against emerging Covid strains
Could Covid Boosters protect against emerging Covid strains
COVID-19 boosters may confer cross-protection against animal coronaviruses with pandemic potential Antibodies generated by current COVID-19 vaccines neutralise…
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Study Compares GLP-1 drugs on Benefits/Harms
Study Compares GLP-1 drugs on Benefits/Harms
Published July 13, 2026 · Medically reviewed by Nicole Lou - MedPage Today
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How Protein and Fiber Help Support Your Body's Natural GLP-1 Response
How Protein and Fiber Help Support Your Body's Natural GLP-1 Response
Learn how protein, fiber, and healthy whole foods may help support natural GLP-1 release, appetite control, and long-term weight management.
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